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The Big Investment Migration Stories in 2022: IMI’s Most Read Articles This Year

December 31, 2022December 31, 2022 Christian Henrik Nesheim 2022, armenia, club, el salvador, golden visa, greece, malaysia, portugal, turkey, vanuatu

Ukraine, whiplashing post-pandemic demand, Portugal’s golden visa crisis, and a host of price changes made for a highly eventful year.

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Asia-Pacific 

In Astonishing Claim, Malaysian Govt. Says Premium Visa Program Got 20,000 Applications on First Day

September 6, 2022September 6, 2022 Christian Henrik Nesheim anthony liew, asia-pacific, club, malaysia, mm2h, philippe may, PViP

Industry insiders, however, are not buying the figure, calling it “misinformation” and a practical impossibility.

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Asia-Pacific Policy Updates 

Malaysia’s Surprise Introduction of “Premium Visa Program” for “Tycoons” Raises Eyebrows

September 2, 2022December 31, 2022 Christian Henrik Nesheim club, golden visa, hamzah, malayisa premium visa program, malaysia, mm2h, policy updates, PViP, residence by investment

While similar to MM2H in most respects, the new program is less restrictive and also considerably more expensive.

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Asia-Pacific Editor's Picks Policy Updates 

Malaysia To Exempt Existing MM2H Participants From Most New Rules

October 6, 2021October 6, 2021 Christian Henrik Nesheim asia-pacific, club, golden visa, malaysia, mm2h, mm2hca, policy updates, residence by investment

Following fervent feedback from stakeholders, Malaysia decides to grandfather in existing MM2Hers under the old rules, with two exceptions.

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Asia-Pacific Editor's Picks 

MM2H Updates: Thailand Could Absorb Tens of Billions at Malaysia’s Expense

September 29, 2021September 29, 2021 Christian Henrik Nesheim asia-pacific, club, malaysia, mm2h, policy updates

MM2H: Former minister warns rejections could soar; Malaysia could lose out on US$12 billion to competing programs; Dependents went unvetted.

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Asia-Pacific Editor's Picks 

Malaysian Govt. Promises to Take Another Look at New MM2H Rules Following Royal Rebuke

September 3, 2021September 3, 2021 Christian Henrik Nesheim asia-pacific, club, malaysia, mm2h, policy updates, residence by investment

Following sharp criticism from MM2H stakeholders and the Sultan of Johor, the Home Minister promises to “take another look” at the new rules, at least as they apply to long-term residents.

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Opinion 

3 Lessons The Botched MM2H Relaunch Holds for Migration-Policymakers

August 18, 2021September 7, 2021 Justin Donovan club, golden visa, justin donovan, malaysia, mm2h, opinion, residence by investment

Even if a new government reverts to the “old” rules, faith in the program’s (and Malaysia’s) stability has been harmed beyond repair, writes Justin Donovan.

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Opinion 

Why MM2H-ers Thrown Under the Bus by Politicians Should Take Their Capital to Portugal

August 16, 2021August 16, 2021 Steven M. Pepa club, golden visa, malaysia, mm2h, opinion, portugal, residence by investment, steven m. pepa

Steven Pepa argues the Malaysian govt. jilted the MM2H population to score political points and that the latter would be better off in Portugal.

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Asia-Pacific Editor's Picks 

New MM2H Rules Will Drive Mass Exodus of Foreigners – That’s Intentional, Say Observers

August 13, 2021August 13, 2021 Christian Henrik Nesheim asia-pacific, club, malaysia, mm2h, policy updates

Thousands of settled expats who planned to live out their days in Malaysia will now need to come up 4-6x more money or get out. Most cannot afford to stay.

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Asia-Pacific Editor's Picks Policy Updates 

MM2H Reopens With Quadrupled Income Requirement: Nearly US$10,000 a Month

August 11, 2021August 11, 2021 Christian Henrik Nesheim asia-pacific, club, malaysia, mm2h, policy updates

The MM2H program is finally reopening, albeit with financial requirements far more onerous than in the past.

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Asia-Pacific 

22 Months After Freezing MM2H, Malaysia Govt. Offers Relief Grant to Agents: A $711 One-Time Payment

July 31, 2021July 31, 2021 Christian Henrik Nesheim asia-pacific, club, golden visa, malaysia, mm2h, residence by investment

After decimating hundreds of MM2H businesses over a political power struggle, the government is offering a laughably small support package.

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Asia-Pacific Editor's Picks 

After 21 Months, No End in Sight for MM2H Suspension – Political Turf War to Blame, Say Insiders

June 22, 2021June 22, 2021 Christian Henrik Nesheim asia-pacific, club, golden visa, malaysia, mm2h, motac, policy, policy updates, politics

Despite repeated assurances of an imminent reopening, the MM2H remains inactive 21 months after its initial suspension. Insiders say politicking is to blame.

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Asia-Pacific 

Malaysia M2H Review Concluded; Reopening Pending Cabinet Approval Says Tourism Minister

April 7, 2021April 7, 2021 Christian Henrik Nesheim asia-pacific, club, golden visa, malaysia, mm2h, motac, residence by investment

After a year and a half of uncertainty, hopes emerge that the world’s most popular residency by investment program may reopen soon.

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Asia-Pacific 

Long-Term MM2H Agents Question Program’s Future, Ask If Erratic Govt. Action is Deliberate

October 5, 2020October 5, 2020 Christian Henrik Nesheim andy davison, asia-pacific, club, golden visa, malaysia, mm2h, policy, politics, residence by investment

Not as advertised: A 15-year veteran MM2H advisor questions whether authorities really want foreigners to make Malaysia their second home.

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Asia-Pacific Intel & Data 

Malaysia Investment & Immigration Report 2020 – From Juwai IQI, in Partnership with IMI

September 14, 2020October 2, 2020 Christian Henrik Nesheim asia-pacific, data, imi research unit, juwai iqi, malaysia, mm2h, real estate, report, statistics

Asia’s biggest prop-tech group, has partnered with IMI Research Unit to produce a special report on immigrating to and investing in Malaysia.

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Asia-Pacific 

More Than 100 MM2H Agents Face Closure Over Moratorium – Price Hike Likely

August 5, 2020August 5, 2020 Christian Henrik Nesheim andy davison, asia-pacific, club, malaysia, mm2h

When the MM2H relaunches in December, it will likely have a higher price tag. In the meantime, hundreds of agents will struggle to survive.

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Asia-Pacific Policy Updates 

After Rejecting Up to 90% of Applications, Malaysia Freezes MM2H, Again

July 7, 2020July 7, 2020 Ahmad Abbas asia-pacific, club, malaysia, mm2h, policy updates, residence by investment

The government says it aims to relaunch by December, adding “it’s not a permanent closure because the program contributes to our economy.”

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Asia-Pacific Intel & Data 

Malaysia’s MM2H World’s Largest Investor Visa in 2019 Following Record Year

March 11, 2020March 11, 2020 Christian Henrik Nesheim club, data, golden visa, malaysia, mm2h, residence by investment, statistics

Investors filed 7,904 applications for the Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) program in 2019. But minimum property prices for foreigners represent a quandary.

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Asia-Pacific Editor's Picks Intel & Data 

Malaysia M2H Program Benefits From Hong Kong Unrest: 1.5 Property Exhibitions Per Day in Last Two Months

September 2, 2019October 31, 2019 Christian Henrik Nesheim club, data, golden visa, hong kong, juwai, malaysia, mm2h, residence by investment, statistics

In July and August last year, 47 Malaysian property exhibitions took place in Hong Kong. During the same two months this year, that number had risen to 93.

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Asia-Pacific Editor's Picks Intel & Data 

With More Than 100,000 Participants, Malaysia’s M2H Is The World’s Biggest Golden Visa

July 30, 2019October 31, 2019 Christian Henrik Nesheim asia-pacific, club, data, golden visa, malaysia, mm2h, residence by investment, statistics

Extremely conservative estimates would place the number of program participants at more than 100,000. The actual figure is likely in the 130-150,000 range.

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